9780131429949

0131429949

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Summary

This book explains the theory and practice of reinforced concrete design in a systematic and clear fashion with an abundance of step-by-step worked examples, illustrations, and photographs.This book focuses on preparing readers to make the many judgment decisions required in reinforced concrete design. Coverage includes flexure, torsion, continuous beams, columns, two-way slabs, footing, walls, design for earthquake resistance, and more.For professionals in the field who need a comprehensive reference on concrete structures and the design of reinforced concrete.

Table of Contents

Preface

xiii

About the Authors

xix

Introduction

1

(11)

Reinforced Concrete Structures

1

(1)

Mechanics of Reinforced Concrete

1

(2)

Reinforced Concrete Members

3

(1)

Factors Affecting Choice of Concrete for a Structure

4

(4)

Historical Development of Concrete and Reinforced Concrete as Structural Materials

8

(2)

Building Codes and the ACI Code

10

(2)

The Design Process

12

(33)

Objectives of Design

12

(1)

The Design Process

12

(1)

Limit States and the Design of Reinforced Concrete

13

(4)

Structural Safety

17

(2)

Probabilistic Calculation of Safety Factors

19

(1)

Design Procedures Specified in the ACI Building Code

20

(3)

Revisions to Load Factors and Load Combinations in the 2002 ACI Code

23

(8)

Loadings and Actions

31

(10)

Design for Economy

41

(2)

Handbooks and Design Aids

43

(1)

Customary Dimensions and Construction Tolerances

43

(1)

Accuracy of Calculations

43

(1)

``Shall be Permitted''

44

(1)

Inspection

44

(1)

Materials

45

(55)

Concrete

45

(1)

Behavior of Concrete Failing in Compression

45

(3)

Compressive Strength of Concrete

48

(12)

Strength Under Tensile and Multiaxial Loads

60

(8)

Stress-Strain Curves for Concrete

68

(6)

Time-Dependent Volume Changes

74

(13)

High-Strength Concrete

87

(2)

Lightweight Concrete

89

(1)

Durability of Concrete

90

(1)

Behavior of Concrete Exposed to High and Low Temperatures

91

(1)

Shotcrete

92

(1)

High Alumina Cement

92

(1)

Reinforcement

92

(6)

Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Reinforcement

98

(2)

Flexure: Basic Concepts, Rectangular Beams

100

(63)

Introduction

100

(3)

Flexure Theory

103

(12)

Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Beams

115

(22)

Design of Rectangular Beams

137

(26)

Flexure: T Beams, Beams with Compression Reinforcement, and Special Cases

163

(46)

Introduction

163

(1)

T Beams

163

(19)

Beams with Compression Reinforcement

182

(16)

Unsymmetrical Beam Sections or Beams Bent about Two Axes

198

(3)

Analysis of Moment Capacity Based on Strain Compatibility

201

(3)

Design of Members with FRP Reinforcement-Design According to ACI 440 Report